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By State Press Staff | May 3, 2010

ROAD WARRIORS: Freshman second baseman Sam Parlich eyes a pitch during the Sun Devil's 3-0 victory over Oregon earlier this month. ASU won two of three at No. 14 Stanford this past weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball takes series win at Stanford

A stellar outing from sophomore pitcher Hillary Bach gave ASU the win 3-0 in the series opener, but lackluster pitching and a lifeless offense in game two led to an 8-0 loss.

By Tyler Lockman | May 2, 2010

REACHING OUT: Sophomore right fielder Annie Lockwood tries to catch a foul ball during ASU's 3-0 win over Oregon on Sunday. The Sun Devils head up to Stanford for a three-game set this weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

ASU softball meets struggling Stanford on road

Some seasons, softball is a game of luck. Sometimes teams see very little injuries and other times a whole slew of injuries occur.

By Tyler Lockman | April 29, 2010

TOUGH COOKIE: Sophomore shortstop Katelyn Boyd has stayed in the ASU lineup despite suffering two broken fingers on April 9. She leads the team with a .435 batting average, 15 home runs and 45 RBI. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Boyd’s broken fingers progressing slowly

An X-ray on Monday revealed that two broken fingers in sophomore shortstop Katelyn Boyd's left hand have not healed much since she suffered the injury on April 9.

By Tyler Lockman | April 27, 2010

TO SWING OR NOT TO SWING: Sophomore right fielder Annie Lockwood eyes a pitch during the Sun Devils’ 3-0 win over Oregon on Sunday at Farrington Stadium. ASU won two of three games over the weekend. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball takes two games from Oregon in top-20 matchup

Looking to bounce back from a sweep last week, the ASU softball team took two out of three games at home from Oregon over the weekend.

By Tyler Lockman | April 26, 2010

TWO OF THE BEST: ASU freshman baseman Sam Parlich looks on after a play at second base during ASU's 12-6 loss to U A are ranked in the top 10 nationally. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Washington, UA on top of Pac-10 Power Rankings

After three weeks of play, here’s how one of the nation’s most competitive conference stacks up.

By Tyler Lockman | April 21, 2010

FIGHTING THROUGH: Sophomore shortstop Katelyn Boyd (broken fingers) is among the numerous SU softball players who have played through injuries during the 2010 season. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Playing through the pain just part of job for ASU softball

The Sun Devils have faced a slew of injuries this season as they work toward their fifth consecutive Women’s College World Series appearance, and it all started during the fall season.

By Tyler Lockman | April 21, 2010

Softball's Rogers welcomes pressure of leading role

Rogers sat down with The State Press to discuss softball, her reputation as a comedian and Glee.

By Tyler Lockman | April 21, 2010

DUCK HUNTERS: The ASU softball team celebrates a home run by sophomore outfielder Anniw Lockwood during the Sun Devils' loss to Kentucky earlier this season. ASU will face Oregon in a three-game series beginning Friday night at Farrington Stadium in Tempe. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball not taking young Oregon team lightly

After a humbling sweep at the hands of No. 17 California last weekend, the ASU softball team is not underestimating the Ducks as they roll into Tempe for three games this weekend.

By Tyler Lockman | April 21, 2010

HOLDING UP: ASU sophomore Christina Zambrana checks her swing during the Sun Devils’ win against Rutgers in February. ASU was swept by California this past weekend at Farrington Stadium. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Cal takes rare sweep of ASU softball at home

In stark contrast to their road sweep of UCLA a week ago, the ASU softball team dropped three games at home to No. 19 California over the weekend.

By Tyler Lockman | April 18, 2010

Pitchers’ duels likely as softball continues Pac-10 play against Cal

Last Sunday, the ASU softball team and No. 5 UCLA combined for just three runs in the third game of ASU’s series sweep.

By Tyler Lockman | April 15, 2010

COOL CUSTOMER: ASU sophomore pitcher Hillary Bach has posted a 17-2 record with a 1.99 ERA in 2010, but she’s also known for using her happy personality to stay calm in the circle. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Bach uses humor to find success in circle

Bach sat down with The State Press recently to talk about her goofy side, as well as how she handles pitching for one of the nation’s top teams.

By Tyler Lockman | April 12, 2010

FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING: ASU freshman pitcher Sam Parlich threw a complete game in the Sun Devils’ 4-2 win at UCLA on Saturday. ASU swept the Bruins in a three-game series in Westwood for the first time in program history over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball sweeps UCLA in historic fashion

Proving they belong among the Pac-10 elite, the No. 9 Sun Devils rocked the Bruins 8-5 on Friday. ASU kept rolling Saturday with a 4-2 win and completed the sweep Sunday, edging out a 2-1 win.

By Tyler Lockman | April 11, 2010

PROTECT THE PLATE: ASU senior infielder Katie Crabb hits a foul ball during the Sun Devils' 14-0 win against Rutgers in February. The Sun Devils are in Los Angeles to take on No. 5 UCLA in a three-game series starting Friday night. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Hitting crucial as softball takes on No. 5 UCLA

Looking at the faces and attitudes of the ASU softball team this week, there’s little sign of a team that lost two out of three games to its in-state rival last weekend.

By Tyler Lockman | April 8, 2010

Pac-10 softball preview: Washington and UA the best

After one week of Pac-10 softball, no team is without a conference loss. Seven of the conference’s eight teams are ranked in the top 25 and the only team not ranked is still over .500.

By Tyler Lockman | April 5, 2010

RACE TO THE BASE: Freshman second baseman Sam Parlich gets a force out in the Sun Devils’ 12-6 loss to UA on Thursday at home. ASU beat UA 11-1 on Saturday, but lost Sunday, 14-2. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Softball drops rivalry series to UA

What was expected to be a hard-fought battle between two highly ranked in-state rivals with potent offenses turned out to be a set of blowouts.

By Tyler Lockman | April 4, 2010

FIRE AWAY: ASU sophomore shortstop Katelyn Boyd prepares to throw across the diamond in the Sun Devils' 12-6 loss to UA on Thursday night at Farrington Stadium. (Photo by Scott Stuk)

Blown away: Sun Devils drop Pac-10 opener

With Farrington Stadium filled to capacity and the wind blowing out, the No. 10 ASU softball team opened its Pac-10 schedule Thursday night with a loss to No. 2 UA 12-6.

By Tyler Lockman | April 1, 2010

LOOK OUT: ASU sophomore Jessica Donovan waits for a pitch during the Sun Devils’ win against Rutgers in February. ASU will begin a three-game series with No. 2 UA Thursday night in the Pac-10 opener for both teams. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Rivalry renewed as ASU opens Pac-10 play against UA

ASU opens Pac-10 conference competition Thursday, and the stakes get a lot higher. Seven of the Pac-10’s eight softball teams are ranked in ESPN/USA’s top 25, including No. 1 Washington.

By Tyler Lockman | March 31, 2010

SHE'S SAFE: ASU junior catcher Lacy Goodman slides across home plate in the Sun Devils’ win against Rutgers last month. The Sun Devils swept Cal Poly over the weekend. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Sweep of Cal Poly closes out softball's nonconference schedule

Strong pitching and a big weekend from sophomore shortstop Katelyn Boyd propelled ASU softball to a sweep of Cal Poly in the No. 11 Sun Devils’ final series before Pac-10 play.

By Tyler Lockman | March 28, 2010

READY TO SCORE: Sophomore infielder Lexi Anderson gets a lead off third base during ASU's 14-0 win over Rutgers Feb. 21 at Farrington Stadium. (Photo by Michael Arellano)

Softball faces Cal Poly in final nonconference tune-up

ASU softball team hits the diamond this weekend for one final tune-up against Cal Poly.

By Tyler Lockman | March 25, 2010

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